Entries now open for Nextwave applicants!

Do you believe Western Australia should have the best fishing found anywhere in the world?

Do you want to influence fisheries management in WA?

If so, we want to hear from you!

The small but passionate team at Recfishwest believes that WA can offer the best fishing experiences found anywhere in the world, and we’re offering positions on our Next Wave Future Leaders team for driven individuals who are willing to commit to ensuring this vision is reached.

You should:

Love fishing

Have a clear vision for the future of fishing in WA

Be between the ages of 18 – 35 years

Be available to volunteer to help with projects and events that seek to achieve this vision

Be able to operate in a team environment

Be able to commit to a two year term on the Next Wave team

We will:

Provide an environment for you to help make fishing better in WA, including:

Building knowledge through exposure to fisheries management and leadership experts

Being part of the NextWave team is challenging, exciting, sometimes confronting, but ultimately extremely rewarding!

Previous participants in this program have gone onto achieve great things in fisheries management. Many now occupy roles in the recreational fishing sector and many future opportunities exist for the right people who are committed to making a difference.

”As a passionate recreational fisher, the Young Future Leadership was an opportunity I couldn’t miss.”

“The course taught me a lot about recreational fishing as well as giving me the background into other sectors such as commercial fishing, aquaculture, government and environmental organisations.”

“I learnt how recreational fisheries are managed around the world and in WA, who makes decisions regarding our fish and what tools are used to ensure future generations can sustainably access the fish we love to catch.”

Personal and professional leadership skill development assisted us in learning how to interpret and utilise the knowledge and skills we learnt to make changes and enhance fishing in WA.

“This course not only taught me valuable information about the fish and hobby I love, but created a great new network of friends and opened a door to a career in recreational fishing.” – Nick Drummond who now works at Triple 8 Abalone Hatchery in Bremer Bay.

Dr Andrew Rowland CEO of Recfishwest says “this program unearths young talent to help further our commitment to protect and develop sustainable, enjoyable and safe fishing for all West Australian’s.”

If you are as passionate about fishing as we are, call Matt at Recfishwest on 9246 3366 to discuss the available positions and application process.